# Astea Mobile vs Inspect Point

The clearest difference is rating: Inspect Point at 4.0 against Astea Mobile's 1.2. Inspect Point also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Astea Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Inspect Point holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 43 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of Astea Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of Inspect Point's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Astea Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Inspect Point weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astea Mobile | Inspect Point |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astea-mobile/id468072644/reviews) | **[4.0 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inspect-point/id972813765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **5.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IFS Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/477960708) | [Two Penguins Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/659621625) |

## What reviewers say

### Astea Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astea-mobile/id468072644)

Streamline field service operations by replacing manual processes with automated workflows. Empower mobile workforces with real-time information for enhanced customer service and improved efficiency. Manage work orders, parts, and schedules directly from a wireless device.

**Highlights:** Automated work order management, Real-time information access, Paperless service ticket capture, Schedule management, Parts and inventory tracking, Instant messaging, Optional GPS tracking

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Constant crashes
- 📉 Frequent data loss
- 🐌 Poor performance and lag
- 🚫 Unusable without network
- 🤔 Non-intuitive interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes constantly
- Loses data frequently
- Freezes and lags
- Requires network connection to refresh lists
- Errors when logging in

**Requested features**

- Disable repeated beeping after login
- Option to change notification sound
- Improve AM/PM intuitiveness
- Make notes on jobs more accessible
- Allow editing of submitted time entries


### Inspect Point

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inspect-point/id972813765)

Streamline fire protection inspections with this mobile tool. Technicians can conduct detailed checks on various systems, view appointments, and capture evidence. Easily send completed reports to the back office with a single tap.

**Highlights:** Fire sprinkler, extinguisher, alarm inspections, View daily appointments and contact info, Contextual inspection questions, Photo documentation of deficiencies, Digital signature collection, One-click report submission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astea Mobile free?

Astea Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Inspect Point free?

Inspect Point is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Astea Mobile or Inspect Point?

Inspect Point is rated higher. Astea Mobile averages 1.2 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Inspect Point averages 4.0 from 43 ratings.

### Do Astea Mobile or Inspect Point have ads?

Neither Astea Mobile nor Inspect Point shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Astea Mobile or Inspect Point?

Astea Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Inspect Point weekly. Most recently, Astea Mobile was updated on October 31, 2026 and Inspect Point on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*